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“THE ODD COUPLE” OPENS ON SEPTEMBER 8!!

Posted on September 1, 2016 by putnamcountyplayhouse

The Odd Couple has ended its run.

The 55^th season of Putnam County Playhouse will close with a production of the Neil Simon comedy The Odd Couple (Female Version).

L-R: Karen Bailey, Allison Creekmore, Meghan Armitage, Kathy Arnold, Sarah Bond, Katie Wallace.

Co-sponsors for the show are:

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The show features Sarah Bond as Olive Madison and Meghan Armitage as Florence Unger. Their combined living arrangement causes conflicts familiar to anyone who has seen the original play, film, or television show.

Florence (Armitage, R) interrupts the weekly Trivial Pursuit game of Mickey (Bailey, L) and Sylvie (Creekmore, C) with her coasters and cleaning.

The comedy also highlights the relationship between the two women and their upstairs neighbors, the Costazuela brothers, Manolo and Jesús. These characters are played by Ric McFadden and Dustin Bond.

Florence (Armitage) and Olive ( Bond) have reached an impasse.

Friends of the leads are played by Kathy Arnold, Karen Bailey, Allison Creekmore, and Katie Wallace.

Director for The Odd Couple is Andrew Ranck. Stage manager and props master is Jessica Masner. Set design is by Ranck and Linda Gjesvold.

Vera (Arnold, L), Olive (Bond, C), and Renee (Wallace, R) play the game.

Bailey and McFadden appeared in the play when it was first produced by PCPH in 1991. Bailey reprises her role as Mickey the Cop, and McFadden plays the other brother this time around.

Costumer and wigmaster is Shelly McFadden. Set decorator is Aaron Swartz. Technical support is by Fiona Good running the light board and Cameron Wunderlich running the sound.

“The Odd Couple” returns to PCPH in September

Posted on August 23, 2016 by putnamcountyplayhouse

Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple will close the 55th season of Putnam County Playhouse. This time around, the leading characters are female, although the situations and the laughs are the same.

It is being co-sponsored by:

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AND

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Director for the production is Andrew Ranck. Stage Manager for the show is Jessica Masner. Set designer is Linda Gjesvold.

Appearing in the leading roles are Sarah Bond as Olive Madison and Meghan Armitage as Florence Unger – the distaff equivalents of Oscar & Felix.

Sarah Bond as Olive Madison

Meghan Armitage as Florence Unger

Featured performers include Kathy Arnold as Vera, Allison Creekmore as Sylvie, Karen Sutherlin as Mickey, and Katie Wallace as Renee.

The brothers upstairs will be played by Ric McFadden and Dustin Bond.

McFadden and Sutherlin appeared in the original production of The Odd Couple (The Female Version) when it was produced at PCPH in 1991. Sutherlin is reprising her role as Mickey the cop, and McFadden is playing the other brother this time around.

Second Week for “1776”

Posted on August 16, 2016 by putnamcountyplayhouse

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1776 ended its run on August 20.

THANKS!!!!

Cast & Staff of “1776”

IT’S “1776”!!!

Posted on August 4, 2016 by putnamcountyplayhouse

1776 ended its run on August 20!

First National Bank is corporate sponsor for the production.

Click HERE to learn more about our sponsor.

Director is Shelly McFadden. Vocal direction is by Kathryn Dory. Pit conductor and pianist is Marilyn Burdsall Rush. Also in the pit are Dedee Schwomeyer, percussion; Marcia Boswell, woodwinds; and Morgan Asher, keyboard.

Joe Buser as John Adams

Linda Gjesvold designed the set and choreography is by Deb Grammel. Assistant director is Katie Wallace. Costumer and wig designer is Diana Van Middlesworth.

Ric McFadden left as Ben Frnaklin and Gary Van Middlesworth as Richard Henry Lee

The cast is led by Joe Buser as John Adams, Ric McFadden as Ben Franklin, and Lee Reberger as Thomas Jefferson. Buser is making his PCPH debut. McFadden has played leading roles in The Music Man, Man of La Mancha, and Camelot. He most recently appeared in Damn Yankees at Myers Dinner Theatre. Reberger appeared in The Drowsy Chaperone and directed last season’s Into The Woods.

They are joined by Josh Bain as conservative John Dickenson, Chris Wurster as Col. Thomas McKean, and Michael McClaine as President of the Continental Congress, John Hancock.

Front – L-R: Joe Buser, Joshua Bain Back – L-R: Don Wilson, Dustin Bond, Bill Cole, Jacob Gldden, Jack Randall Earles, Alex Asbell.

1776 relates the story of the writing and signing of the Declaration of Independence. The founding fathers are seen as real men and not the one-dimensional characters usually found in history books.

L-R: Joe Buser, Jim Rambo, Chris Wurster, Jacob Riggen, Lance Clodfelter, Lee Reberger

The distaff side is represented by Caroline Good as Abigail Adams and Sarah Bond as Martha Jefferson.

Caroline Good

The large cast also includes Gary Van Middlesworth as Richard Henry Lee, Dustin Bond as Edward Rutledge, Don Wilson as Stephen Hopkins.

L-R: Andrew Ranck (Rev. Witherspoon is bored), Jacob Glidden, Scott Armitage.

Other members of the Congress are played by Matt Schneider, Clarence Long, Jacob Riggen, Andrew Ranck, Michael Nowling, Jim Rambo, Lance Clodfelter, Jacob Glidden, Brian Howard, Bill Cole, and Jack Randall Earles.

Scott Armitage

Appearing in supporting roles are Scott Armitage, Joe Lippard, Alex Asbell, and Donovan Asbell.

L-R: Alex Asbell, Michael McClaine

Also working on the technical side are Jessica Masner, stage manager; Samantha Flannelly, sound board operator; Melissa Green, light board operator; and Cameron Wunderlich and Sarah Nowling as spotlight operators.

The musical originally opened on Broadway and was nominated for five Tony Awards. It won three including Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, and Best Featured Actor (Ron Holgate, who played Richard Henry Lee). Music and lyrics are by Sherman Edwards and the book is by Peter Stone.

PHOTOS BY SHELLY McFADDEN

WE SEE THE LIGHT!!!

Posted on August 2, 2016 by putnamcountyplayhouse

Hendricks Power Cooperative contributed $3,750 towards a lighting project for the Putnam County Playhouse and sought a matching grant from CoBank’s “Sharing Success” program. This $7,500 plus other funds raised by the organization will allow them to replace the existing 15+ year old lighting system. The outdated system was malfunctioning, causing not only lighting issues for productions, but

also safety concerns.

“Hendricks Power is committed to helping our communities thrive in all areas and this project aligned well with our efforts from a lighting, energy efficiency and safety perspective,” said Dana Cochran, Director of Corporate Marketing. “We are glad to provide these funds and help attain the matching grant from CoBank so that the Putnam County Playhouse can continue to provide high quality productions for its community.”

“Our old lighting system was used when we obtained it over 15 years ago,” stated Michael McClaine, Playhouse Board President. “Needless to say, this grant came just in time to avoid major disruptions in performances and insures technical lighting reliability going forward for many years.”

Board member Drew Brattain added, “The support we received from Hendricks Power and CoBank is greatly appreciated and demonstrates their willingness to give back to communities they serve.”

The Putnam County Community Foundation helped facilitate this grant by bringing the need to Hendricks Power.

About Hendricks Power Cooperative

Hendricks Power Cooperative provides electricity and energy services to over 30,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in west central Indiana. Formed in 1936, the cooperative is owned and controlled by members they serve. For more information regarding Hendricks Power Cooperative and other related service, please visit www.hendrickspower.com.

About CoBank

CoBank is a national cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states.

About Putnam County Playhouse Inc.

Putnam County Playhouse (PCPH) is an all-volunteer, community theatre located in Greencastle, Indiana, with a mission to provide live theatre experience for the community and surrounding counties. PCPH is presenting its 55th season in 2016.

Pictured (left to right): Greg Ternet, Hendricks Power CEO; Michael McClaine, Putnam County Playhouse Board President; Drew Brattain, Putnam County Playhouse Board Member; and Dean Gambill, Putnam County Community Foundation.

“WHY CAN’T I GET A TICKET TODAY?”

Posted on July 28, 2016 by putnamcountyplayhouse

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Putnam County Playhouse is run by volunteers. Because we depend on our Board Members to work in the Box Office, we can only be open at specific times. If we were to hire a paid staff member to work in the box office, our ticket prices would have to be raised accordingly.

For the past 30+ years, we have sold tickets during performance weeks only. The box office is open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (or curtain time) during the run of each mainstage show.

Tickets for ALL shows are available during each of the other shows. So individual tickets for the upcoming 1776 and The Odd Couple have been on sale since the Open House on May 29.

At times a board member may be at the theatre while working on a project and answer the telephone at hours other than those posted. Unless you call during the official Box Office hours, it may NOT be possible to reserve your tickets.

Please remember to get your tickets DURING the run of the show! Tickets for 1776 will go on sale on Monday, August 8, at 5 p.m. You can also buy tickets for The Odd Couple during those two weeks. Thanks!

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CHILDREN’S THEATRE WORKSHOP THIS WEEK!

Posted on July 26, 2016 by putnamcountyplayhouse

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Caroline Good is conducting her Children’s Theatre Workshop at the Hazel Day Longden Theatre this week. The theme for this year’s study is Greek Mythology. The workshop will culminate in a works-in-progress presentation on Friday, July 29, at the theatre at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Working with Good are Beth Bax, Eleanor Howard, and Gigi Fenlon.

The workshop is sponsored by

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The myths presented include “Prometheus and Zeus’ Fire” by Caroline Good. It will feature Charlie Martoglio, Riley O’Day, Maggie O’Dell, Ethan Snyder, Madeline Cox, Emily Hunsinger, Josie Cox, Cyrus Gurnon, Clara Everett, Lilly Green, Milo Lafontant, and Destiny Wright.

Appearing in “Pandora & the Box” also by Good, are Ty Ishikawa, Olivia Stierwalt, Karma Evens, Maura Lazar, Mitch Staggers, Kyle Brentlinger, Maia Alley, Maisy Isaacs Bailey, Paxton O’Brien, and Clare Langdoc.

The next myth to be performed is “Orpheus & Eurydice” by Susanna Howard featuring Henry Cox, Maddie McCoy, Bella Green, Evan Lazar, Evie Green, Clay Gessner Sammie McCoy, Lena Cox, Logan Warren, Hadley McCoy, Alice Howard, and Fiona

Good.

The participants work in collaboration with their instructors to bring their characters and stories to life. They are encouraged to contribute to the productions with creativity and imagination. They learn to work together to make the play come to life.

Working as interns for the workshop are Cecily Girton, Susanna Howard, Libby Brush, Alice Howard, and Fiona Good.

“ON GOLDEN POND” CONTINUES THIS WEEK!!!

Posted on July 20, 2016 by putnamcountyplayhouse

Cast & Crew of “On Golden Pond”

The Putnam County production of Ernest Thompson’s play On Golden Pond, ended its run on Saturday, July 23.

On Golden Pond is sponsored by:

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“On Golden Pond” Opens this Week!

Posted on July 13, 2016 by putnamcountyplayhouse

ON GOLDEN POND Ended its run on July 23.

Alan Zerkel & Vickie Parker as Norman & Ethel Thayer

The 55^th season of Putnam County Playhouse continues with performances of On Golden Pond. It will be presented July 14-16 and July 20-23.

The play is sponsored by Rossok & Co. Insurance.

Click HERE to learn more about our sponsor.

Director for the show is Jack Randall Earles. Assistant director is Sandi Rossok. Set design and painting is by Linda Gjesvold. Working on the technical side are Cameron Wunderlich, stage manager; Jim Green, sound technician; and Melissa Green, lighting operator.

On Golden Pond features Vickie Parker as Ethel Thayer and Alan Zerkel as her husband Norman. Parker appeared last season in The Game’s Afoot. Zerkel was also seen onstage last season in The Bad Seed.

Norman & Ethel unpack for the summer.

The original play by Ernest Thompson was the basis of the film that won Academy Awards for Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn in the leading roles.

Bill Ray meets Ethel, while Chelsea looks on.

Also appearing in this production will be Kim Brattain as their daughter, Chelsea, and Brad Sandy as her boyfriend, Bill. Supporting roles are taken by Dustin Bond as Charlie the mailman and Ivan Glotzbach as Billy Ray.

Norman meets Billy

Parker, Brattain, and Sandy are reprising their roles from the original 1991 PCPH production directed by Peggy McClaine.

Charlie delivers the mail

On Golden Pond will be followed in August by the musical 1776. Tickets for all remaining shows including the September production of The Odd Couple (Female Version) are on sale during the current production.

[All photos by Linda Gjesvold]

“ON GOLDEN POND” SET FOR JULY!

Posted on June 27, 2016 by putnamcountyplayhouse

On Golden Pond the comedy-drama by Ernest Thompson is the July production of the 55th season of Putnam County Playhouse. It will be presented July 14-16 and July 20-23. Tickets will go on sale on Monday, July 11. All shows begin at 8 p.m. and all tickets are $10.

The show is currently in rehearsal under the direction of Jack Randall Earles. Assistant director is Sandi Rossok. Working on the technical side are Jim Green running the sound board and Melissa Green running the light board. Stage manager is Cameron Wunderlich.

The show sponsored by:

Click HERE to learn more about our sponsor.

The show features Vickie Parker and Alan Zerkel in the leading roles of Ethel and Norman Thayer.

Vickie Parker & Alan Zerkel as Ethel and Norman.

Vickie Parker appeared last season in The Game’s Afoot. She is a past president of the board of directors of PCPH and has directed many shows here including Kiss Me Kate, 42nd Street, Fiddler on the Roof, and Annie.